Welcome to the Classroom Environment "Focus of Practice" page !!!
Some opening notations from research studies conducted on classroom environments:
Research on the classroom environment has shown that the physical arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers, and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes.
The classroom environment acts as a symbol to students and others regarding what teachers value in behavior and learning.
A well-arranged classroom environment is one way to more effectively manage instruction because it triggers fewer behavior problems and establishes a climate conducive to learning.
Most researchers agree that well-arranged classrooms settings reflect the following attributes:
Clearly defined spaces within the classroom that are used for different purposes and that ensure students know how to behave in each of these areas
A classroom for students with learning/behavior problems may have separate quiet spaces where a student can cool down or work independently.
Seating students in rows facilitates on task behavior and academic learning; whereas more open arrangements, such as clusters, facilitate social exchanges among students.
The traffic pattern in the classroom should allow the teacher to be in close physical proximity to high maintenance students.
Here is a series of links which may contain some useful strategies to try as part of your classroom environment:
Welcome to the Classroom Environment "Focus of Practice" page !!!
Some opening notations from research studies conducted on classroom environments:
Research on the classroom environment has shown that the physical arrangement can affect the behavior of both students and teachers, and that a well-structured classroom tends to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes.
The classroom environment acts as a symbol to students and others regarding what teachers value in behavior and learning.
A well-arranged classroom environment is one way to more effectively manage instruction because it triggers fewer behavior problems and establishes a climate conducive to learning.
Most researchers agree that well-arranged classrooms settings reflect the following attributes:
Clearly defined spaces within the classroom that are used for different purposes and that ensure students know how to behave in each of these areas
A classroom for students with learning/behavior problems may have separate quiet spaces where a student can cool down or work independently.
Seating students in rows facilitates on task behavior and academic learning; whereas more open arrangements, such as clusters, facilitate social exchanges among students.
The traffic pattern in the classroom should allow the teacher to be in close physical proximity to high maintenance students.
Here is a series of links which may contain some useful strategies to try as part of your classroom environment:
Article: 12 Rules for Arranging Your Classroom
Article: Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment
PowerPoint Presentation: Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
Article: Bulletin Boards and other displays - Using your bulletin boards as a teaching tool — not just as decoration.